Isolated aphallia: a case report and review of literature

Abstract Background Aphallia is a rarest of rare congenital anomaly the incidence being 1 in 10 to 30 million live births. Seen at birth, it leaves parents and family disturbed. Immediate counselling though done; may take time for come decision. Case presentation A newborn was brought genital examination since penis not present scrotum with testes were normal, aphallia suspected. At month after all necessary investigations, isolated without any other anomalies confirmed. The options offered gender reassignment before age 18 months or staged phallo urethroplasty. Parents are so far undecided. Conclusions results from failure tubercle develop, leading absence penile components. Diagnosis includes phallus, male karyotype normally developed normal testicles. Usually, this associated multiple involving urinary, gastrointestinal musculoskeletal systems. Management condition challenging requires multidisciplinary approach. In addition managing anomalies, treat will depend on type, severity background socioeconomic status family. Psychological along surgery (in form phalloplasty) mainstays treatment. literature treatment reviewed.